Operation Details

Indian Ports Association

Indian Ports Association (IPA) was constituted in 1966 under societies Registration Act, primarily with the idea of fostering growth and development of all Major Ports which are under the supervisory control of Ministry of Shipping. Over the years, IPA has consolidated its activities and grown strength by strength and considered to be a think tank for the Major Ports with the ultimate goal of integrating the maritime sector. In the recent past, IPA has become a "brand" in the industry and expanded its band width considerably specially many areas in Management Services, Policy Making, Consultancy and Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

The seaborne cargo traffic of Fertilizer, Coal and container are demand driven while POL traffic is largely imports and driven by the domestic demand supply situation in the economy. In particular, Iron Ore is declined by 13.38% in FY 2013-14 as compared to FY 2012-12.

In the liquid bulk category, cargo growth in crude and petroleum was marginal by 0.72% during April, 2013 to March, 2014.

Container traffic (in million tonnes) which reflects trade in manufactures and components recorded negative growth of 4.32% during April 2013 to March 2014 .

PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM (PCS)All the module and ePayment with 14 bank has been implemented. Collected around 200 Crore during November 2014 from users through e-payment module of PCS. Also implemented SMS gateway for sending SMS for Vessel approval to Users.